Finding the Third Proportional to 962,840 and 1,346,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,840 and 1,346,043 is: 1,881,757.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,840 : 1,346,043 = 1,346,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,840/1,346,043 = 1,346,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,840x = 1,346,043 × 1,346,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,840x = 1,811,831,757,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,831,757,849/962,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,757.88
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